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St Ursula's Convent School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Ursula's Convent School is a voluntary aided secondary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 549 pupils, and a capacity of 675 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

549

Pupils

675

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

St Ursula's Convent School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Ursula's Convent School?

The catchment area for St Ursula's Convent School is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Ursula's Convent School is managed by Greenwich and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Greenwich catchment area documents →

St Ursula's Convent School: 675 places, 81% filled: places available

St Ursula's Convent School has a published admission number of 675 places. 549 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 675 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.9% of pupils at St Ursula's Convent School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Greenwich.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Greenwich publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Greenwich school admissions →

St Ursula's Convent School: School Information

Full address
Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8HN
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.9% of pupils
DfE URN
100193

Other Secondary Schools in London

If St Ursula's Convent School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Greenwich

St Ursula's Convent School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Greenwich. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to St Ursula's Convent School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Ursula's Convent School

What is the catchment area for St Ursula's Convent School?

The catchment area for St Ursula's Convent School is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Ursula's Convent School oversubscribed?

St Ursula's Convent School has a capacity of 675 places and currently has 549 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Greenwich.

What is the admissions policy for St Ursula's Convent School?

St Ursula's Convent School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Ursula's Convent School cover?

St Ursula's Convent School is a secondary school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Ursula's Convent School?

St Ursula's Convent School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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